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Sunday, April 5th, 2026

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Good morning, Clarksville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of April.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Checkers and Rally’s are set to open a new fast food restaurant on Fort Campbell Boulevard on Tuesday, April 7, adding a convenient dining option for local residents. The new spot is expected to boost business nearby.  ClarksvilleNow.com

CULTURE NEWS

  • The 42nd annual Candlelight Ball, a premier fundraising event for APSU featuring a Kentucky Derby theme + live music by Burning Las Vegas, will be held on May 2 at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville as discussed on this week’s Clarksville Conversations.  ClarksvilleNow.com

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Thomas Rivera, a student in TCAT Dickson’s Automotive Technology program, earned his ASE (G1) certification before graduating, which will boost his competitiveness in local auto repair jobs.  Main Street Clarksville

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Clarksville City Council will consider a resolution in a special session Monday, April 6 at 4:30 p.m. to authorize a 75-year lease with SOCAYR, Inc. that aims to develop 65 affordable senior housing units at the former Frosty Morn site.  Main Street Clarksville
  • TDOT will resurface and repair roads from Apr. 6 through Apr. 10 in Montgomery and nearby counties (including SR 12 and I-65), which may cause delays for drivers. Motorists are urged to follow reduced speed limits in work zones.  Clarksville Online
  • Arthur Clark has proposed rezoning for over 5 acres on southern Dover Road for an indoor archery range and hunting supply store aimed at community outreach. The plan will be reviewed by the Montgomery County Commission Monday, Apr. 6 at 6 p.m.  ClarksvilleNow.com
  • TVA CEO Don Moul said his retirement will be effective July 1 after notifying the Board on Friday. Moul, who took the top job in April, led TVA through a period of strong performance.  NewsChannel 5

SPORTS NEWS

  • APSU baseball moved into a first-place tie with a 12-9 win over Eastern Kentucky on Saturday at Turkey Hughes Field in Richmond, Kentucky. The team will resume play Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. against Tennessee Tech at Bush Stadium in Cookeville.  Clarksville Online
  • The APSU women's tennis team beat Western Kentucky 4-1 at the Warren County Tennis and Sports Facility on Saturday. They will face Bellarmine at 2:00 p.m. Friday and Louisville at 11:00 a.m. Saturday in their final regular season matches.  Clarksville Online
  • Austin Peay Softball swept Bellarmine winning 11-3 by run-rule at Cathi Maynard Park on Saturday with standout plays by Sammie Shelander and a five-inning shutout by Cameron Grayson. The Govs will host Middle Tennessee in a Tuesday contest at the same park.  Clarksville Online
  • APSU lacrosse came from behind but fell 10-8 to Kennesaw State Saturday at Fifth Third Stadium — the team returns home to face Jacksonville on Saturday, Apr. 11 at 10:30 a.m. at Morgan Brothers Stadium in Clarksville.  Clarksville Online

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Living The Gospel of Jesus Christ Men's Conference

    8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — William O. Beach Civic Hall — Registration required — Empower yourself in faith and community through inspiring talks and worship.

    Sat, 4/18/26

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